Serial killers have long fascinated the public, thanks in part to the sensationalism of true crime media, films, and TV shows. Unfortunately, much of what we think we know about serial killers is based on myths—not facts. These misconceptions can distort our understanding, misguide investigations, and even let killers slip through the cracks. In this … Read more
In 2017, the lives of two teenage girls and an entire community changed forever. The small town of Delphi, Indiana—home to just under 3,000 people—was thrust into the national spotlight when best friends Liberty “Libby” German and Abigail “Abby” Williams vanished during a hike on a local trail. What followed was a chilling saga filled … Read more
When police responded to a 911 call on a summer morning in 2021, they expected to find a home invasion in progress. Instead, they uncovered a crime so chilling it stunned the Cedar Rapids community—and the nation. The seemingly all-American University of Iowa student, Alexander Jackson, had murdered his parents and younger sister in cold … Read more
The University of Idaho murders case shook the entire country. Four students lost their lives in a senseless attack, and the town of Moscow, once peaceful, found itself in a storm of grief, confusion, and media attention. As investigators dug deeper, the public speculated wildly, and misinformation spread like wildfire. So, what actually helped the … Read more
When three bodies were discovered floating in Tampa Bay in 1989, investigators were stumped. The case of Joan Rogers and her two teenage daughters had gone cold—until FBI profiler Jana Monroe stepped in. Her bold, unconventional idea changed everything. Rather than rely solely on traditional forensics, Monroe recommended enlarging a handwritten note found in the … Read more
Deadly Betrayal: The Antifreeze Murder That Took 25 Years to Solve When Mark Jensen called authorities on December 3, 1998, claiming his wife had died suddenly in their Pleasant Prairie home, it appeared to be a tragic case of illness gone wrong. Julie Jensen, just 40 years old, was found lifeless in bed. But this … Read more
For nearly three agonizing years, Heather Guerra lived in the shadows of grief and suspicion. Was she responsible for the death of her 5-year-old son Julian? Or had the system made her a scapegoat—more concerned with swift justice than the truth? On July 8, 2020, a trip to the beach turned into a nightmare. Guerra’s … Read more
It started in a Phoenix parking lot. It ended in a courtroom. And for Donjané Smith, a 25-year-old pregnant woman, it almost led to a 30-year prison sentence. What began as a verbal spat spiraled into a shocking legal saga that tested the boundaries of justice, self-defense, and prosecutorial discretion. A Routine Night Turns Into … Read more
What began as a fairy tale love story ended in one of San Antonio’s most chilling homicides. Major Andre McDonald, a respected Air Force officer, and his wife, Andreen McDonald, appeared to be living the American dream. With a beautiful daughter and a multimillion-dollar home health business, their life looked picture-perfect. But beneath the surface, … Read more
On a quiet February night in 1980, horror unfolded inside a small Berkeley cottage. Al and Jeannie Mills were found shot execution-style in their bedroom. Their teenage daughter, Daphene, lay nearby—barely alive from a similar gunshot wound. She died three days later. The brutality was shocking. But what truly chilled investigators was the family’s history. … Read more